During this hands-on workshop, learn how to shop for, select, and style the perfect, showstopping floral design.
Under the guidance of Zena Florist Owner Maria Navarette-Olvera, “shop” for florals from our classroom inventory, then learn what floral elements are needed to create your bouquet, including focal blooms, secondary blooms, filler, and greenery. Learn to create a focal point and then use balance to create the design and incorporate texture for added visual interest. You’ll leave with a stunning design and the know-how to create more arrangements from selections at your local flower shops.
Location
The Grove Studio 108
Instructor
Maria Navarrete-Olvera
Maria Navarrete-Olvera has been a member of the Kennett Square community since childhood. After graduating from Kennett High School, she attended and graduated from Penn State University. Upon graduation, she worked in the community with several non-profit organizations while earning her master's degree. She then became a branch manager for two different local banks before following her longtime friend and mentor's advice to follow her dreams. She subsequently attended floral design classes at Longwood Gardens and opened Zena Florist in 2018, set apart by Navarrete-Olvera 's determination to provide high-quality, unique floral designs that showcase the beauty growing in the fields and farms surrounding Kennett Square, and her commitment to nurturing community connections.
Supplies
All consumable supplies, including flowers, are included with your registration. Classroom tools will be available; students interested in purchasing their own tools should bring:
- Wire cutters
- Floral scissors
- Pruners
Looking for Supplies?
Look to our Floral Essentials Kit, available on The Garden Shop online. Designed for students taking floral design courses at Longwood, this kit includes high-quality tools and accessories for you to use during class and long after.
